Report: Nationals C Wilson Ramos Kidnapped

Details are scarce, but Ramos is a native of Venezuela, where abductions have reached a near-epidemic level. Typically, the wealthy are targeted. As a Major League baseball player, Ramos certainly fits that bill.
Ramos, 24, is expected to be the Nationals starting catcher next season.

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